The Environmental Justice and Climate Chnge Initiative is a diverse, consensus-based group of U.S. environmental justice, climate justice, religious, policy, and advocacy networks working together to promote just and meaningful climate policy. Our mission is to educate and activate the people of North America towards the creation and implementation of just climate policies in both domestic and international contexts.



To that end, we train new leaders and push for policies that protect the most vulnerable from the impacts of climate change and foster a just transition to a future free from fossil fuels. We support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and conservation policies while seeking equitable measures to protect and assist the communities most affected by climate change.



The EJCC’s goals are to:



* Redefine the debate about climate in the United States;

* Induce industry & government accountability,

* Integrate a youth voice that is prepared for a long-run fight, and

* Raise the resources necessary for success of the initiative.



CJ Institutes

The Climate Justice Institute, a program of the EJCC Initiative, trains and motivates new leaders from communities disproportionately affected by climate change. Through workshops and internships, people learn to enage effectively in the fight for climate justice. To learn more, or to join any of the trainings or workshops listed below, please contact Jihan Gearon or Diana Abellera.



The Climate Justice Corps, for youth ages 18-28, is a leadership development program for young activists, organizers, and researchers. Corps members come together for a five-day training in organizing and communications and are then housed at different EJCC members organizations and affiliates for a ten-week summer internship. Corps members learn from and work with their host organizations to develop strategies for grassroots action, write policy and issue briefs, and support existing organizing efforts.